William Osler Health System
Etobicoke General Hospital, Diabetes Education Centre (DEC)
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Record #:
CWL0871
Last Modified:
08 Apr 2024
Last Full Update:
12 Dec 2023
Description & Services
| Description | Counselling and support for people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes (on insulin or insulin pump), gestational diabetes * help to patients and families to understand diabetes and how to self manage the disease - test blood sugars, take insulin, manage medications, make healthy food choices appointments conducted in person insulin pump program insulin adjustment classes (pattern management/30/70 class) gestational diabetes program transitional program for young adults moving from a pediatric program lipids class healthy kidney class weight management program satellite diabetes education centres (Bolton, Malton and Woodbridge) South Asian programs (Peel and Etobicoke) referrals to social worker and chiropodist (foot clinic) community diabetes seminars in-services to health care providers (hospital and community) |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm |
| Areas Served | Brampton (City of) ; Caledon (Town of) ; Etobicoke - and area ; Malton ; Woodbridge |
| Eligibility | Adults at risk of diabetes, pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes |
| Application | Call * no referral required * call to schedule an appointment * wait time approximately 1-2 weeks |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Hindi ; Italian ; Malayalam ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Site Location | Medical Office Building |
| Intersection | Hwy 27 and Humber College Blvd |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 416-747-3400 Ext 32393 |
| Fax | 416-747-3440 |
| Crisis Phone | Call 911 in emergencies |
| Website | https://www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/diabetes-care.aspx#Diabetes-Education-Centre-DEC- |
Other Details
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Diabetes ; Educational programs |